Guilty by Association by Jesse Ullmann It is Fall in southeast Connecticut and perched atop the mystique of Gardner Lake a swift breeze rustles the yellow and red autumn leaves. Nestled within the deep, thick woods of Montville, 30 minutes on back roads far, far away from anything such names […]
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Metro Classic Recap
Linden Takes Home Metro Classic Title by Ray Floriani TEANECK, N.J. – Last March Linden advanced to the finals of the New Jersey Tournament of Champions. The Metro Classic served notice that Linden will be hard from again this winter. The defending Group IV New Jersey champions defeated Newark East […]
Southeastern Louisiana: Banks Elevated to Associate Coach
Banks Elevated to Associate Coach: Southeastern Louisiana has promoted Roman Banks to associate coach for the upcoming season. Banks has served as an assistant for the Lions for the past three seasons and has been vital to the recruitment and overall team defense. Coach Jim Yarbrough is excited for the […]
Kentucky: Kentucky Reports High-Tech Recruiting Violation
Kentucky Reports High-Tech Recruiting Violation: Kentucky told the NCAA that it violated recruiting rules when Wildcat fans encouraged a high school recruit to attend the school by posting remarks on his MySpace.com profile. According to rules, fans cannot contact recruits, especially for the purpose of swaying a decision. When fans […]
Kansas State: Huggins’ Schedule Indicates Higher Expectations
Huggins’ Schedule Indicates Higher Expectations: The Kansas State Wildcats have not played a single minute of basketball in the Bob Huggins era, but national news coverage and optimism continue to surround Manhattan. The Wildcats’ new coach recently announced the team’s schedule. The Wildcats will play a nationally televised game against […]
Georgia: Bulldog Guard Dies in Car Accident
Bulldog Guard Dies in Car Accident: Georgia rising junior guard Kevin Brophy died this past week in a car accident. He was traveling to his adopted family in Savannah after a basketball session in Athens when a severe thunderstorm created dangerous conditions. Brophy collided with an oncoming car, and medical […]
UCLA: Howland Era Continues at Least Seven More Years
Howland Era Continues at Least Seven More Years: UCLA rewarded the quick rebuilding success of coach Ben Howland by giving him a new seven-year contract that will keep Howland on the Bruin sidelines until 2013. In just his third season in Westwood, Howland led the Bruins to the national championship […]
Oklahoma State: Sutton Dismisses Senior Forward
Sutton Dismisses Senior Forward: Oklahoma State coach Sean Sutton has dismissed rising senior forward Torre Johnson in the best interests of the player and program. Sutton did not offer any further explanation for the decision. Johnson averaged 10.1 points and 4.2 rebounds per game last season for the Cowboys, which […]
UCLA: Afflalo Must Sit ’til September
Afflalo Must Sit ’til September: UCLA guard Arron Afflalo, a rising junior who flirted with the NBA Draft, will not be able to play basketball for six to eight weeks because of a stress fracture in his left foot. Afflalo declared for the draft after his sophomore season, but he […]
Butler: Johnson Bails Butler, Relocates to IPFW
Johnson Bails Butler, Relocates to IPFW: Terry Johnson, director of basketball operations at Butler, will head back to his alma mater. He will serve as an assistant coach at IPFW, his third stint as an assistant. Johnson coached as an assistant at IPFW for two seasons. [7/20/06]
